This report shows key elements of understanding medical coder productivity: `
Coder productivity is measured in a variety of ways but commonly charts reviewed, claims coded, claims submitted and denials appealed.
Coders average 89 claims coded per day, but that the number fluctuates depending on the specialty. `
The most experienced coders aren’t necessarily the most productive.
The most productive coders — those with the highest average number of claims coded per day — were those with one to five years of experience. `
Successful coders are certified. Averages of productivity metrics are notably higher for coders who have certifications — such as CPC, CCS-P, CCP-P, and certified evaluation and management coder (CEMC). And almost all coders (93%) have a coding certification. `
Online coding tools are used more often than reference books and even payer/carrier websites. A full 87% of coders use online coding tools, making those tools the second most used resource behind only official manuals
CODER CERTIFICATIONS Coders who have taken the time to earn coding certifications have higher productivity averages than those who do not have certifications.
Coder productivity is measured in a variety of ways but commonly charts reviewed, claims coded, claims submitted and denials appealed.
Coders average 89 claims coded per day, but that the number fluctuates depending on the specialty. `
The most experienced coders aren’t necessarily the most productive.
The most productive coders — those with the highest average number of claims coded per day — were those with one to five years of experience. `
Successful coders are certified. Averages of productivity metrics are notably higher for coders who have certifications — such as CPC, CCS-P, CCP-P, and certified evaluation and management coder (CEMC). And almost all coders (93%) have a coding certification. `
Online coding tools are used more often than reference books and even payer/carrier websites. A full 87% of coders use online coding tools, making those tools the second most used resource behind only official manuals
CODER CERTIFICATIONS Coders who have taken the time to earn coding certifications have higher productivity averages than those who do not have certifications.